Lowest-ever prices of fruits, essential items: Punjab CM expresses gratitude to team

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed gratitude and commended her team after a historic achievement in maintaining the lowest-ever prices of fruits, vegetables, and essential commodities across the province. During Ramazan, facilitation markets witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with millions of citizens purchasing over 36. 9 million kilograms of food items at rates up to 40 percent lower than the open market. The initiative enabled citizens to save billions of rupees collectively, including significant reductions in flour prices, where consumers benefited from both DC rates and further market comparisons. A total of 80 facilitation markets, including permanent, mobile, and temporary setups, were established under the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority, serving over 40 million visitors. In addition to physical markets, a digital home delivery system processed over 37, 000 orders, allowing citizens to save more through free delivery services. For the first time, a direct feedback mechanism was introduced to address public complaints instantly, alongside strict digital monitoring to ensure quality and price control. The CM appreciated the efforts of the PSBA team, including Chairman Afzal Khokhar, for working tirelessly to provide affordable and quality food items. She emphasized that the government remains committed to ensuring public relief and maintaining price stability, stating that the Ramadan 2026 operation has emerged as a model of effective public service delivery. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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